With the onset of the first warm days and the approaching summer, every happy owner of a country house, cottage or just a personal plot begins to think that it would be nice to buy a pool for the cottage. How to choose the best option among the many available? Of course, any, even the smallest pond, greatly facilitates the tolerance of the summer heat, and for children it is one of the most favorite amusements. Pools have long ceased to be a luxury due to their significant range and the relatively low cost of individual specimens.
So, you have decided to purchase a pool for a summer residence. How to choose the best option? Consider a variety for starters.
In general, all pools can be divided into two categories - mobile and stationary, in each of which separate subspecies can be distinguished.
Inflatable pool
The cheapest and easiest installation pool for a summer cottage. How to choose the best? It is worth paying attention to the density and quality of the base material. Installation of such a pool takes several minutes, it’s enough just to prepare a flat platform in advance and inflate the upper rings of the product. When filling, the walls of the pool are compacted and leveled due to water pressure, and the inflatable board rises. However, you should be very careful when using the pool - do not allow contact with sharp objects, regularly clean the water through filters. This option is optimal for children, since the dimensions of the inflatable products allow them to feel quite freely. At the same time, adults in the inflatable pool can only refresh themselves by plunging into the water.
Frame pools
The frame pool for a summer residence, the price of which only slightly exceeds the cost of the inflatable option, is optimal in terms of the ratio of price-quality parameters. It is much stronger and more solid, the water is less polluted due to the powerful filters that are included in the kit. Frame pools require a special assembly, which is recommended to be entrusted to specialists, so as not to damage the structure.
Stationary poolsStationary pools for summer cottages, photos of which are pleasing to the eye on the pages of glossy magazines, are the most reliable, but at the same time very expensive in terms of installation and operation. Such pools are partially or completely submerged in the ground and require significant preparatory work before installation. In general, their construction can take several months. Reliability, durability, a variety of shapes and sizes that allow even an adult to enjoy swimming are the main distinguishing characteristics of such a reservoir as a stationary pool for a summer residence. How to choose from many options? What to stop at? After all, the methods of installation and decoration - a lot, from concreting and tiling pit to strengthening special finished bowls of various sizes and shapes. The decision should be made based on the available amount of money and the desired dimensions of the pool.
The location of the artificial reservoir
Let's say you pick up a pool for a summer residence. How to choose the best location for him on the site? The best option would be the most even surface that warms up well with the sun. Indeed, often the pools do not have heating, and the water temperature in them will depend solely on solar activity.